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An Ohio teen charged with killing her father, who the family said terrorized them with physical and psychological abuse for years, is nearing a plea deal.

The National Domestic Violence Hotline reports a sharp increase in calls from abuse victims struggling with issues related to their immigration status.

The bill under consideration in the House weakens the protections for those with pre-existing conditions. If the bill becomes law in its current form, that could mean survivors could face higher insurance bills.

In an unprecedented vote, a House committee on Wednesday approved two bills to prohibit housing and employment discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation in Texas.

Studies show that a large majority of women worldwide have been victims of sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence in public spaces; in Mexico City, a recent national survey found that nearly 90 per cent of women feel unsafe on buses and on the subway.